Sandra J. "Sandi" Humston

Sandra “Sandi” J. (Jevons) Humston, 79, of Silver Lake/Topeka, KS, passed away on May 23, 2025, while surrounded by her family at Stormont Vail Health ICU. 

She was born June 6, 1945, in Emporia, KS, and was the second daughter of Allan C. and Arlene L. Jevons. She graduated from Emporia High School in 1963 and Emporia State Teachers College in 1966, at which point she moved to Topeka to teach kindergarten at Rochester Elementary School. She remained at Rochester for 35 years and even spent a year maintaining a second classroom while teaching kindergarten at both Rochester and Indian Creek Elementary School. Known throughout the community as “Mrs. Humston,” she retired in 2001, continued to get her “kid fix” as a substitute teacher for 15 years and most recently enjoyed helping as a para at Mathis Early Learning Center. She spent a total of 59 years in the Seaman USD 345 School District.

Sandi was married to Edward “Eddie” A. Humston, Jr. on June 1, 1968, in Emporia, KS. She is survived by her husband Edward, Silver Lake/Topeka; daughter Kristi R. Humston, Shawnee, KS; and grandchildren Talin Frey (Madison Bruhns), Meriden, KS; and Kaitlin Torres and Tristan Torres, Shawnee. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Marcia (Frank) Arndt, Olpe, KS. 

Per her wishes, she wanted to be cremated and a private family service will be held at Prairie Home Cemetery in Menoken Township. Given the number of lives she has touched as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, aunt, teacher and honorary “DDS” (first tooth puller of many), among other titles, the family will be planning a celebration of life and a memorial donation opportunity with more details will be announced soon. She leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and resonate with all who knew her.